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Weather & Climate in Sariwŏn-si, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sariwŏn-si experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 72.6 sq mi (187.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5072°N, 125.7558°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 93 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 95 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 83 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 134 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 146 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Sariwŏn-si has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and February the driest (0.6").